ESOL Academic Advisor - Cape Cod Community College

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of the Adult Education Center (AEC), the Academic Advisor assists ESOL program participants at the Hyannis Center in setting and achieving student academic and career goals. This is a face-to-face, part-time position, Monday & Wednesday from 3:30pm-6:30pm.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Meet with afternoon ESOL students individually and in groups throughout the year to increase retention rates, and to develop, assimilate, and document the FY27 ESOL Advisor Curriculum.
• Monitor attendance rate for each student and follow up with students and staff regarding absences in an ongoing effort to retain students in the DESE Adult Education program and reduce barriers to attending.
• Use SharePoint to evaluate student attendance data on an ongoing basis throughout the year.
• Provide guidance and transition support to assess, advise, and assist students' interests, strengths, skills and life and career goals. Assist students with next steps to help students achieve their college and career readiness goals.
• Employ skills with information technology including entering and manipulating information in a database format, use of Zoom, Moodle, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Use evidence based best practices associated with face-to-face andragogy (e.g., frequent communication, active learning practices, etc.) as well as developing and using multimedia (audio, video, podcasts, online textbooks, etc.) to enhance face-to-face student engagement in active and collaborative workforce exploration activities that support student success.
• Participate in student intake, standardized assessment, and orientation of learners in cooperation with teaching staff. After September start date, conduct orientation and goal setting for new students at the beginning of each semester as empty seats are filled and ensuring that students understand program expectations as stated during orientation.
• Work with students and teachers and/or appropriate administrative staff regarding student or classroom issues, except for instructional issues, which Advisor should bring to the Assistant Director.
• Determine each student's need for community services and contact the Outstationing Advisor or Assistant Director to make appropriate referrals as needed.
• Maintain a liaison role with CCCC offices/departments, including PACT, food pantry, admissions office, CALM, library, gym, campus safety, and other support/counseling programs that benefit adult learners.
• Attend and participate in both monthly ESOL staff meetings and monthly Advisor team meetings.
• Participate in up to 9 hours/year of approved professional development training for advising, assessment, orientation, and evolving DESE mandates and approved by the Director and Assistant Director.
• Facilitate workshops and guest speakers on education, training, and career issues for students as developed with the Advising team and instructional staff.
• Attend mandatory in-house Summer Institute Professional Development.
• Assist with special projects as needed.
• Participate in training for MAPT and/or TABE testing administration certification, to receive certification and ensure ability to assist with administering MAPT and/or TABE tests for students.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, student services, adult basic education, ESOL studies or a related discipline.
• Two years of experience working with Adult Learners with demonstrated ability to relate to their needs and interests.
• Demonstrated experience with multicultural students.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Cape Cod social service agencies.
• Demonstrated experience using information technology include entering and manipulating information in a database format, and proficiency with Zoom, Moodle, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated experience using evidence based best practices associated with adult learning andragogy (e.g., frequent communication, active learning practices) as well as developing and using multimedia (audio, video, podcasts, online textbooks, etc.) to enhance face to face and/or student engagement in active and collaborative workforce exploration activities that support student success.
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment to the community college philosophy.
• Experience in and a commitment to working in a global, multicultural academic setting.
• Multi-lingual.

Equivalency Statement

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to upload a separate statement to define precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

COMPENSATION: Anticipated starting (Interval 1) rate of $36.55 per hour for 9 hours per week, plus 1 hour/month for ESOL staff meetings, 1 hour a month for Advisor Staff meetings, and up to 9 hours/year professional development, pre-approved by the Program Director and Assistant Director. Approximate period of employment: July 2026 - June 2027. Part-time, non-benefited, grant funded, MCCC Unit Position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Immediate need; applications reviewed upon receipt.

Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.

This appointment is subject to grant funding and the FY2027 budget appropriations.

Appointment subject to SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information), publicly accessible Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and national background checks.

The College cannot consider candidates who do not have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States .

Cape Cod Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and College policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action/Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.